1. Introduction
Pie-Cher Infotech ("we", "us", or "our") operates the website https://piecher.in/ and the Pie-Cher Project Centre mobile application. This Privacy Policy outlines our standards for collecting, using, disclosing, and safeguarding information when you access our portal, explore IEEE academic projects, view fee installment statements, or access research publications.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information directly from you when you register an account, fill out an inquiry form, or interact with our portal:
- Personal Identity Details: Full Name, Email Address, and Phone/WhatsApp Number.
- Academic Information: College or Institution Name, Degree Program, Branch/Department, and Year of Study.
- Account Credentials: Securely hashed passwords (via industry-standard bcrypt) and encrypted session tokens.
- Payment & Milestones: Fee structure records, installment milestone progress, and receipt records.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used strictly to provide you with high-quality academic services, including:
- Authenticating access to the IEEE 850+ Project Catalogue, audio previews, and downloadable synopses.
- Dispatching automated 6-digit email security verification trigger codes.
- Managing your personalized multi-term fee statements and receipts.
- Providing technical support, project training schedules, and publication consultation via WhatsApp and Email.
4. User Account Deletion & Right to Erasure
In accordance with global data protection standards (GDPR, CCPA) and Google Play Store Developer Guidelines, you have the full right to delete your student account and have all your personal information permanently purged from our database at any time.
How to Delete Your Account:
Option 1 (Instant Self-Service via Web Portal): Log in to your student account, go to your profile/catalogue dashboard, and click the "Delete Account" button in your settings to permanently erase your data.
Option 2 (Mobile App): In the Pie-Cher Android/iOS mobile application, navigate to Profile → Account Settings → Delete Account, confirm your request, and your profile will be wiped instantly via our secure API endpoint (DELETE /api/v1/auth/delete-account).
Option 3 (Email Request): Email our data protection team at piecherinfotech@gmail.com from your registered email address with the subject line "Account Deletion Request". Requests are processed within 24–48 hours.
5. Data Security & Storage
We implement robust technical and organizational security measures, including SSL/TLS 256-bit encryption for all network transmissions, database foreign key constraints, rate-limited email verification trigger codes, and strict separation between public and private server files.
6. Terms of Service
By creating an account or using our portal and mobile apps, you agree to the following terms:
- You will provide accurate, truthful personal and academic information during registration.
- Project titles, documentation synopses, and voice recordings provided through Pie-Cher are intended solely for academic training and learning purposes.
- You will not attempt unauthorized access, reverse-engineering of APIs, or abusive submissions on the portal.
7. Contact & Grievance Officer
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your account data, or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:
- Organization: Pie-Cher Infotech (Academic Projects, Training & Research Centre)
- Email: piecherinfotech@gmail.com
- Phone / WhatsApp: +91 97503 03292 / 0424-4272000
- Center Address: 43-D, Rajh Modern Complex, Nalli Hospital Road, Erode - 638011, Tamil Nadu, India.